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Unit 20, Session 2: Jesus’ Temptation
Satan wants to ruin God’s plan. In Genesis 3, he tempted Adam and Eve to disobey God. Sin entered the world, and the perfect relationship between God and man was broken. But all along, God had a plan to rescue His people through His Son. So when Jesus came to earth, Satan didn’t back down. After Jesus was baptized—beginning His ministry and effectively declaring war on Satan—Satan tempted Jesus.
If Satan could just get Jesus to stray from God’s perfect plan—if he could just get Jesus to sin—then Jesus would be disqualified to be the sinless Savior people needed. But Satan could not stop God’s plan.
Jesus’ temptation is not primarily an example to be followed but more a declaration of who Jesus is. He is the answer to God’s promise of a descendant who would crush the head of the snake. (Gen. 3:15) Jesus is the perfect sacrifice required to take away sin. Where Adam failed, Jesus succeeded. Adam brought guilt and death to the human race, but Jesus brings forgiveness and life to all who trust in Him.
Even today, the devil works hard “to steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10). Teach kids that the power to resist temptation comes from Jesus. Kids may struggle to understand that following Jesus won’t mean instant eradication of temptation and sin in our lives. (Sanctification is a lifelong process!) Pray that your kids would see Jesus as their greatest treasure—more valuable than any instant gratification the world has to offer.
Finally, give your kids hope for when they fail. Jesus’ perfect obedience is credited to those who trust in Him. Remind the kids that “if we confess our sins, he [God] is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). We can boldly approach God’s throne to receive both grace and mercy when we need it. (See Heb. 4:14-16.)Jesus was tempted, but He trusted God and never sinned. Jesus is perfect and righteous. A perfect sacrifice was required to take away sin. Jesus was that perfect sacrifice. He died on the cross to free us from sin and to give us the power to say no to temptation.
Jesus’ TemptationMatthew 4; Mark 1; Luke 4
Jesus was tempted, but He trusted God and never sinned. Jesus is perfect and righteous. A perfect sacrifice was required to take away sin. Jesus was that perfect sacrifice. He died on the cross to free us from sin and to give us the power to say no to temptation.
STORY POINT:
KEY VERSE:
BIG PICTUREQUESTION:
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FamilyDiscussionQuestions
What is temptation?
How can we fight temptation?
Why is it important to fight temptation and obey God?
Name a time you were tempted to sin.
Whom can we ask to help us say no to sin?
Worship
Game Ideas
Play with Stones
-Place a box of river stones or rocks on the floor.
-Encourage children to stack and balance the stones.
-Name things the stones would be good for, such as building a fireplace, putting onthe road to keep it from getting muddy, and throwing in the lake to make a splash.
CONNECTION:
The stones are hard! They are different colors and sizes. You named a lot of things to do with stones. Do you think they would be good to eat? In our Bible story today, Jesus was hungry and the devil told Jesus to turn stones into bread. Listen to hear what Jesus said.
Remembrance Rocks
-Provide each person in your family a medium-sized rock.
-Allow your kids to take turns using permanent markers to write the story pointor a favorite Bible verse reference on the stones.
CONNECTION:
The devil tried to convince Jesus to put His human needs before His obedience to God. Jesus was tempted and never sinned. Instead of turning stones into bread to eat, Jesus used God’s Word to defeat the devil. These remembrance rocks can help us remember to fight temptation so we can glorify Jesus with our lives.
Serving Jesus
You’re never too young to serve Jesus!Think of someone you know who may need shown some love or encouragement. Maybe just a thank you for what they are doing to help with this virus. Leave something on their front porch for them. A treat, a note, etc. Let then know you care.
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